How to pronounce underfunded
Say it like UHN-der-fuhn-did. Underfunded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- fuhn
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfunded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of underfunded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-fuhn-did.
What does underfunded mean?
- Insufficiently funded.
- simple past and past participle of underfund How to pronounce underfund
Where does underfunded come from?
From under- + funded.
Questions about saying underfunded
How do you pronounce underfunded?
Say UHN-der-fuhn-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌfʌndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌfʌndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfunded?
Underfunded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · fuhn · did.
Is underfunded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌndəˌfʌndɪd/ (UHN-duh-fuhn-did).